January 26th, 2015

“THE SEARCH FOR WENG WENG” (Documentary / 93min / 2014) first market appearance at EFM 2015. Directed by Andrew Leavold, it’s an astonishing documentary about the unbelievable true story of a real-life dwarf Filipino superstar. Weng Weng, standing only 2 foot 9 inches tall and accomplished martial artist, became a celebrity in the 80’s starring in over 10 films including the James Bond-style spoof, For Your Height OnlyandThe Impossible Kid. In all his films, he was an unlikely hero where he destroyed evil by kicking people in the knees, firing his gun with remarkable accuracy, and always saving the girl. This extraordinary miniature superhero performed all his own stunts, and has been described as a “Superly image superspy, Karate expert, and ladies’ man.”

After stumbling upon Weng Weng’s first feature film, filmmaker Andrew Leavold found a fascination and obsession with the miniature actor. He set out in search of answers about the forgotten celebrity. What he found was the unworthy ending to this Filipino superstar, and the unfortunate back story that lead to his death.

May 6th, 2014

Getting geared up for Cannes, MultiVisionnaire is attending with an exciting new lineup of world premieres.

Youth comedy“DEATH TO PROM“, the prom committee president is determined to destroy prom, but with an evolving love triangle between him, his BFF and a handsome soccer player, this high fashion high school drama has enough glamour and attitude for “Project Runway” and enough heart to make Molly Ringwald bite her lip with anticipation.

“FINDING LOVE IN ALASKA”, starring Antoinette Kalaj (Riddick, Don Jon), Jonathan Bennet (Mean Girls, Van Wilder), Mischa Barton (The OC, The Sixth Sense) and Billy Zane, is a love story of a man who meets the love of his life while he escapes his life to the magnificent Alaska.

“DECADENCIA (Decadence)“ — an erotic arthouse perfect for world cinema arthouse buyers. A rare Latin cinema gem from the next-gen Mexican director Joaquin Rodriguez, it is comparable to Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” and the upcomming “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Currently in post production with theatrical release in 2015.

Additionally, MultiVisionnaire has two debut features in post production available for territories –Sci-Fi Action“RZ-9” and creature feature “FRESHWATER” will also have their first-look footage at Cannes.

Battle B-Boy (USA / Dance/Action / 2014) – a high-energy Hip-Hop dance movie directed by Frank Lin. Mike and his friends, a group of B-Boys, struggle to make a name for themselves. When Mike’s father can’t afford to pay for surgery, Mike and his crew get involved in the underground world of “Da-Fi” — Dance Fight. They head to secret locations to breakdance against other B-Boys and B-Girls for money and reputation. Learning to come together as a true team will be the crew’s toughest challenge.

The Fortune Theory (USA / Coming-of-Age Drama / 2014) – the directorial debut of Italian filmmaker Aldo Filiberto. Morris is the spoiled son of a millionaire. He spends his nights partying and his days appeasing his powerful father by interviewing for jobs he will never accept. At one interview, Morris’s ego takes a blow when he is told he does not have enough humanity for the position. To prove himself, he begs for a trial at the fortune cookie writer job. At his first real job, Morris finds he’s enjoying work and friends for the first time in his life. When he finds out his own father bought out the factory to shut it down, Morris will finally have to learn how to accept himself and those around him in order to defy his father and discover what life is really about.

November 27th, 2013

South Africa’s Asi-BFilmsis proud toannouncean internationaldistribution dealwith Multivisionnaire Media, an internationaldistributorbasedin Los Angeles, USA,fora new HD realityseries called‘Cake Dreams’. This show follows the life ofaFrench expatliving in South Africa,who left engineering to become a baker. Withhis engineering skills,he manages to turn each cake hemakes into a masterpiece. Set against the backdrop ofa dramaticfamily life,which has its constant ups and downs,and agoalof feeding every child in South Africa,Paulthe engineer-turned-baker is determined to turn each challenging situation into adream.

With 13 episodesmaking up thefirst season,we willsee as Paulthe step-fathertries to keephis family togetherwhilst also launching a new bakery and trying tokeep up withhis community service aswell. This series willtake us around urban South Africa showing usa side ofthe country few have seen.

With drama,humor,tension and joy, ‘Cake Dreams’ is more than just abaking show; it is a trueexample that mancannot live onbread alone.

This family film takes us on an adventure into the countryside of the dazzling Venezuelan Andes with eleven-year-old Diego. Spending his summer with a grandfather he barely knows, in a secluded village that’s low on technology but high on kid bullies, Diego expects a summer of misery and boredom. However, when he discovers a mysterious blue apple tree and meets a young girl that he takes a strong interest in, Diego finds himself in a series of misadventures that teach him more and more about the importance of family, love, and friendship. Diego learns to live life differently and has an amazing experience that will stay with him for the rest of his life.

According to the international jury, the film not only provide a key role of education about human rights, human relationship to the nature and social responsibility, but most valuable is that it creates a story form that little children can understand these key messages.

The film is a true gem for buyers looking for quality drama or family feature.

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Romy and Pewee are two orphan street kids who make their living robbing graves, until they’re driven out of town by an angry mob. With a price on their heads, they steal a boat and flee to a deserted island, only to find themselves under siege and fighting for survival against a horde of zombie pirates.

The Last Death (La Ultima Muerte)(Mexico /Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller / 2012) –Starring: Kuno Becker (Goal!), Álvaro Guerrero and Manolo Cardona. When Dr. Alexanderson finds an unconscious unidentified man outside his country cabin, he is compelled to help and bring light to the dark memory of the mystery man. “No act of kindness goes unpunished” holds true in this thriller about the dangers and larger than life conspiracy that the good doctor willingly invites in with the mysterious young man. Premiere Market Screening: May 18 at 13:30, Palais D

FDR: American Badass! (USA /Comedy / 2013) Starring: Barry Bostwick, Kevin Sorbo, Bruce McGill, Lin Shaye, Ray Wise, Ross Patterson. As one of the best presidential biopics going down in history, this kick-werewolf-ass WWII movie chronicles the adventures of FDR, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as he rides a “Wheelchair of Death” tricked out by the CIA and Einstein with rocket launchers and machine guns to stop the world from being taken over by polio-carrying Nazi werewolves during WWII. The Axis of Lycan Evil consists of a deadly menace led by Werewolf Hitler, Mussolini and Emperor Hirohito. World Premiere Screening: May 17 at 15:30, Palais B

Live at the Foxes Den (USA /Musical Drama / 2013) Starring: Jackson Rathbone (Twilight), Jack Holmes (Chavez), Elliott Gould, Bob Gunton (Argo). Bobby Kelly is a young, hotshot corporate attorney who has it all–money, good looks, women. That is, until his life is flipped upside down after spending one whimsical night at a local lounge called “The Foxes Den.” After hearing him sing, the owner of The Foxes Den offers Bobby a job as the lounge’s new singer. It’s a dream come true, yet it’s something Bobby never could have imagined. Ultimately, Bobby is faced with the decision of whether or not to throw away all he’s worked for and chase his lifelong dream. Premiere Market Screening: May 16 at 12:00, Palais E

From May 15 to 22, MultiVisionnaire will be meeting with key international theatrical – telelvision – and DVD buyers and distributors during the market at RIVIERA, Stand D2.

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April 5th, 2013

MultiVisionnaire is bringing a bit of family magic to its lineup with Olegario Barrera’s The Blue Apple Tree, AKA El Manzano Azul.

This family film, shot in HD, takes us on an adventure into the countryside of the dazzling Venezuelan Andes with eleven-year-old Diego. Spending his summer with a grandfather he barely knows, in a secluded village that’s low on technology but high on kid bullies, Diego expects a summer of misery and boredom. However, when he discovers a mysterious blue apple tree and meets a young girl that he takes a strong interest in, Diego finds himself in a series of misadventures that teach him more and more about the importance of family, love, and friendship. Diego learns to live life differently and has an amazing experience that will stay with him for the rest of his life.

This film, which received a standing ovation at its premiere in the Centro de Arte de Maracaibo Lía Bermúdez and won Best Narrative Feature and an Audience Award at the 2012 Festival of Latin American Cinema, will now be traveling to Cannes’ MIPTV and Marche du Film with international sales agent MultiVisionnaire Pictures. English language dub is available. You can find more details on The Blue Apple Tree’s page here.